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“Since 2004 Artists from all over the world have joined us for spectacular concerts and inspiring jams – sharing their stories and laughter and hearing ours,” says Throckmorton founder Lucy Mercer. “None of it would be possible without you. Months before the festival, the planning and preparations, financial investment of substantial, upfront expenses such as artist visas, airline tickets, accommodations and thoughtful curating.”

“Since 2004 Artists from all over the world have joined us for spectacular concerts and inspiring jams – sharing their stories and laughter and hearing ours,” says Throckmorton founder Lucy Mercer. “None of it would be possible without you. Months before the festival, the planning and preparations, financial investment of substantial, upfront expenses such as artist visas, airline tickets, accommodations and thoughtful curating.”

October Noon Concert features Violinist Jennifer Choi, cellist Angela Lee, and guitarist Marc Teicholz join forces to play a delightfully varied and colorful program. The music ranges from Paganini to Piazzolla, Baroque to Balkan, light and humorous to darkly sensual and intense. There are no “reserved seats” however, you may request special seating if you have a need. This concert is donation based and a link to make your donations will be at the completion of the form. Please considering donating so that we may continue to provide this and other music programs. Your donations help us to afford these high-caliber concerts and allow us to pay our musicians and staff. Doors open at 11:45am and Concerts begin at 12pm.

Sha Sha Higby”s metaphorically rich and intimate journey of elaborate multi-layered costume and projected micro puppetry is based on the symbolic plight of our skies and ourselves. Serene forests of animals and birds followed by a stylized battle of demons of fire in the forests is extinguished by the oceans. A hole opens in the sky and it begins to snow. Fish fly up catching the remains of flying souls. Projection collaborator, Keith Evans with his fascination devices will alchemically deify the piles of Sha Sha’s handmade artifacts with moving light, as this ornate Giant lures us back to safety.

“Since 2004 Artists from all over the world have joined us for spectacular concerts and inspiring jams – sharing their stories and laughter and hearing ours,” says Throckmorton founder Lucy Mercer. “None of it would be possible without you. Months before the festival, the planning and preparations, financial investment of substantial, upfront expenses such as artist visas, airline tickets, accommodations and thoughtful curating.”

DjangoFest, the longstanding event inspired by the late gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, returns to the Throckmorton Theatre Sept. 28-Oct. 2 for multiple concerts, workshops and parties.